How can I sell my old textbooks online?
You can try ecampus, they buy back a lot of textbooks. http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=90971&U=366479&M=13375
What is the difference between a value edition textbook and a normal one?
I accidently bought a value edition of a textbook it seems smaller than the one I used before (history textbook same authors different volumes) what is the difference between the two
Is is better to buy new college textbooks or old?
ALWAYS search for the books ahead of time if you have a predetermined list from your classes. I find that looking for them online is easier because you have more chances to obtain the book and from a cornucopia of sellers/businesses. Always buy used if you can because they will be cheaper and thus saving you $$. Usually, when you get on campus, all of the bookstores sell out on their used books first since they are usually cheaper, so you would most likely end up having to buy a newer one for a lot more. Some books cannot be bought online (i.e. coursepacks designed specifically by your instructors for your classes), so those will have to wait, but the well-known books can be bought from http://www.half.com, http://www.ebay.com, http://www.amazon.com, or even Craigslist (http://www.craigslist.com). Since other students will be looking for a good deal on textbooks for their classes too after you are done taking the class, you can always sell it to them. Being a college student is about finding what you need (i.e. textbooks for classes) in a resourceful and efficient manner and by doing your research online, you can definitely save some $$ and beat the rush when everyone else is still trying to buy their book. Good luck & have a great year ahead! You will be awesome! :) EDIT: Ebay/Half and Amazon have very reputable sellers. If you are unsure or are weary about purchasing from any seller, you can check their feedback rating (in %) before buying from them. I prefer Ebay/Half because you can check the sellers' feedback rating and whether they had negative/positive feedback (what people said about them) AND you can ALWAYS ask the seller a question by clicking "Ask a question."
A bookstore's markup for text books is 40%. what is the wholesale price for a textbook that sells for $50.75?
If the markup is 40%, it means it is 40/100 = 2/5 Then the margin will be 2/7 Hence, the profit made on the textbook = 2/7 * $ 50.75 = $14.5 Therefore, the cost price = selling price - profit = $50.75- $14.5 = $ 36.25 Answer = A